Author's note: Wow…thank you so much everyone, I loved getting those reviews! Yes in case you haven't noticed, reviews (good ones at least), make my day. Oh, and I don't know if I've mentioned it, but if you do have a story, those of you who review, I will be sure to check it out. I feel if you took the time out to review my story, then I should be considerate enough to do that same to you. So without further ado here's chapter 5.

Yet another note: I didn't feel right asking the two whose dates were in this chapter, for their last names, so you have last names that are common, but completely awesome. And I didn't really know what Sam looked like so I guessed for her hair color, sorry if I was wrong!

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"Sirius…" Catherine Smith was crouching behind a bush in the town of Hogsmeade on a bright Sunday afternoon, and she wasn't happy. A very pretty girl, with long dark brown hair, beautiful light brown skin, and attractive hazel eyes, it wasn't a surprise Sirius Black had asked her out. She had a wonderful sense of humor, at times a sarcastic one, and was talented in a number of artistic endeavors. All in all she was somebody that Sirius Black decided to "chase after" with good reason. She was slightly hesitant at saying yes to someone with his reputation, but they were both fun people, and even though this becoming a relationship wasn't something likely to happen, Catherine knew they would have fun on a date together. So that morning she had woken up early, and decided to make her date with Sirius worth it. Putting on Muggle attire, doing her hair like all the girls in the magazines had it, and doing her make-up with a spell she had read about in Witch Weekly, she was pleased with her appearance. A flowing and cool peasant blouse, with the latest hit: bell bottom jeans that hugged her thighs, and flared at the bottom. Remembering Sirius' saucy grin when he saw her, she felt that he was thrilled with her appearance too, and that made getting up an extra hour early worth it. She was very much looking forward to a fun filled date with the infamous Sirius Black, especially after hearing about his outings from some of her roommates. Even though he did jump from one girl to the next, they all agreed he knew what to do on a date. "A charmer," One had commented with a smile, "but fun to be around, just like that best friend of his." After hearing about the good time every other girl had, had with the Marauder she was very excited about the date. However, so far she wasn't enjoying herself that much. Sirius had insisted on spying on Snape and his date, and she sorely regretted saying anything to him about it. "Sirius…can we do something now, please?"

"Shhh…yeah, yeah in a minute Cath, I promise." He replied in a quick whisper, flashing her one of his dashing smile, while looking over his shoulder.

Sighing and allowing herself to smile gently, she let herself ponder the mystery that was Sirius Black. She found herself liking the nickname, which was simply her shortened name. Usually she wouldn't, but with Sirius it sounded nice. Looking at him again, and noticing his extreme attention on the Slytherin and his date, she tapped his shoulder, "Sirius, why are you so interested in Snape's date?" She asked softly. They were crouching side by side behind a bush near the opening of Hogsmeade village, where they had a perfect view of Severus Snape and his date, Samantha Johnson. Watching the two of them together she actually felt bad for poor Snape, he looked very nervous around the Ravenclaw chaser. Noticing Sirius hadn't answered her yet she poked his back and repeated her question.

Sirius turned his head over his shoulder, a shocked look on his face, "It's the first date that Snivellus has ever been on, and you ask how I can be interested in it?"

A sigh escaping her lips once again, Catherine thought, 'If you can't beat them join them…' Smiling at the idea she had, she prodded Sirius in the back once again, he didn't turn around though, so she began talking in a military like voice.

"Agent Smith to Agent Black, what do you predict the prey's next movement will be?"

His head turning so fast he winced from the pain shooting from his shoulders, "What?" he hissed rotating his shoulders and tilting his head side to side. Cringing from the popping noise coming from Sirius' neck, and allowing a grin to spread across her face she answered him through her hands, trying to make her voice sound like it was coming through a walkie talkie, "I repeat, Agent Smith to Agent Black, what do you predict the prey's next movement will be?" She asked nodding her head towards Snape and his date.

Looking slightly confused Sirius answered, "Well they'll probably…" shaking his head and looking at her puzzled he continued "…wait why are you talking like that?" Laughing and remembering that Sirius was a pureblood she made herself comfortable by sitting cross legged on the ground and rubbing her legs that had long ago fallen asleep. Sighing she thought of how to explain walkie talkies to a wizard, and began trying her best to explain the concept to a puzzled Sirius Black.

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Severus Snape was nervous. His palms were sweaty…what if she went to hold his hand…no she wouldn't do that. His heart was pounding…could she hear it? He was shaking…did she notice? He didn't ever imagine that he would be on a date. Not just any date, but a date with Samantha Johnson. She was very pretty, and quite well-liked…asking her out had been torture. He was so panicky; questions were running through his head faster than usual. Would she say yes? How would she react? So many he couldn't recall of them now. He had noticed in the last few years that questions seemed to fill his mind whenever he was nervous; they use to only come when he was trying to take his mind away from a situation, but now they happened when he was worried too. Grimacing and hoping Samantha didn't see him, he remembered two nights ago when he had made the choice to ask her out. After Avery had taunted him that he never went out on dates with girls, and implied in front of the whole common room that he liked boys, he made up his mind to ask someone out. Avery was just a bully, strutting around Hogwarts like he owned the place. Snape had to put up with him unfortunately. He was closely related to Lucius Malfoy, who was from a very influential family in the magical world. It took all his will power not to become defensive and yell at the taunting boy. It was something he was learning not to do, but it was hard after being raised with yelling, he had controlled his temper though with the mere thought of what his father would do if he heard his son had yelled at Jonathan Avery. So he focused on his book, studying a potion very advanced for his years, and tried to think of some girls he might have the courage to ask on a date. Samantha had instantly caught his eye. She was very smart, and focused on school work; she always had a book with her. She was on the Qudditch team for Ravenclaw, and was very artistic. On countless occasions the young Slytherin had seen her writing, or drawing…both something she seemed exceptionally good at. Not to mention she was very attractive. But she was popular, something that Snape had anticipated to be his downfall. But she proved to be as kind as he hoped she would be, and had said yes, with a smile that he could still recall.

So far she seemed to be doing most of the talking, Snape responding with nods, or shaking his head, with the occasional shy smile. He really liked her, but to be honest with himself, he knew he didn't have time for a girlfriend…there was much too many things for him to worry about. Shaking his head, and not allowing himself to think about those things, he looked up at Samantha, who he had begun to affectionately call Sam in his thoughts. She seemed to be staring off into space; he wondered what she would think of him if he told her all about him. His past, his present, and what his future would probably hold. Emptying those thoughts from his head again he felt his nerves start to get the best of him again. However he told himself that he would try and have to best time he could, and somehow allow her to have a good time, she deserved that.

"Um, well Samantha…do you want to go and get something to eat." Looking first at his feet and then her face, and then back to his feet again, mentally yelling at himself for being so shy.

The light haired girl beside him turned her head away from a bush she was looking at with quizzical eyes and giggled, "Of course Severus. You really don't have to be so nervous around me though" she answered with a kind smile, making Snape wish once again he was someone like James Potter, he would know what to do in this situation. Samantha was looking at his eyes when she started to speak, "…did anyone ever tell you that you have very nice eyes?"

The shocked young man looked at the pretty Ravenclaw next to him, his eyes wide, mouth slightly opened. Quickly shutting his mouth, embarrassed that he had opened it in the first place he stuttered out a quiet thanks, causing Samantha to laugh again. He liked her laugh; it was beautiful, and innocent, something he knew his own laugh had lost a long time ago.

Blushing, he smiled to himself, basking in the warm feeling that a simple complement gave him.

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Surprised but thrilled, Sirius was having a blast. His date with Catherine was going better than he had ever imagined. She was funny, and outgoing, up for anything. They had spent the last twenty minutes running from bush to bush, behind buildings, and benches, talking into pretend walkie talkies to each other, they had long ago lost Snape and Samantha, but were perfectly content watching the other couples strolling though Hogsmeade. Sirius was currently crouching behind a bench while Catherine was behind a garbage can, making faces at him. She stuck her tongue out at him, and scrunched up her nose, making her look exceptionally cute. He laughed, happy that the date was going so well. He liked Catherine, even if it was just as a friend. Hearing his stomach rumble he patted it, mentally apologizing to the poor thing, for not feeding it in some time. Deciding he should suggest they go get something to eat, he stood up and brushed off his pants. He grinned at Catherine, who stood up and walked over to him, brushing off her jeans too. "I'm having a good time Sirius…" She smiled and then bit her bottom lip, and he was once again reminded how cute she was "but…I think we should just stay friends…I really like you, but I think it's more of a friendly feeling than anything else." She looked up at him, a hopeful look in her eyes.

Sirius smiled down at her, and reassured she smiled back, her hazel eyes bright. "I feel the same way Cath. Want to go get something to eat?" He didn't want to show it, but he was relieved she felt the same way; she was much too special to hurt. And the lucky guy that did get her would have some time with the spunky Gryffindor. Looking down he smirked again, and asked if the Three Broomsticks was an "ok" place to go.

She grinned and punched Sirius on the arm, "Sure Agent Black, just watch those evil agents swarming the area." She ran off down the road towards the Three Broomsticks before Sirius could reply. Watching her dash in the road, not a care in the world he smiled and thought of the reason he wouldn't let himself fall for any girl. Shaking his head and laughing, for once in his life happy being "just friends" with a girl. He shoved his hands in his pockets and followed Catherine down the road, starting to run behind her after a few steps, not even thinking of the significance of her words, and never noticing the pair of eyes following him down the dusty village road.

Samantha looked at the boy sitting across from her in the three broom sticks. Never in her wildest dreams did she think she would be out on a date with Severus Snape, and enjoying herself. The quiet Slytherin was usually at the blunt of the Marauder's jokes, and she felt bad for him. She liked to think that wasn't the reason she said yes to him when he asked her out though, he wasn't bad looking she realized, when he cleaned up a bit. When he had met her at the doors of the school that morning she was actually surprised at her appearance, and pleased. It looked as though he either washed his hair very well, or didn't use whatever it was that made it look oily. So instead of his usual hair style, his hair simply fell in his eyes, and looked healthy. With his hair looking nice, the rest of him seemed to come together, and she had to confess he didn't look half bad, and she was looking forward to the date. She had even taken consideration into her own appearance, and was wearing a lovely blue dress that brought out her eyes, and fell just above her knees.

Of course it had started out a little shaky, with him barley talking, and her chatting to fill the long silences. She soon discovered after sitting down at the Three Broomsticks, however, that once Severus was comfortable around someone, he could keep up a very interesting and fast pace conversation. Samantha was very pleased she had taken a chance and said yes to him, when he asked her out. She had been hesitant, he wasn't all that well liked around the school, but she hadn't personally ever gotten to know him, so she gave him a chance. It was actually quite flattering that he was so nervous around her, but that had changed, and she smiled, watching and listening with one ear to him describe some potion he was working on. He was very gifted with potions, while Samantha was very talented with Charms. So both found they could help each other with their weaker subjects. The conversation soon took a comical turn, and both were cracking jokes to each other, ranging from teachers that were less that normal, to the Marauders and their stupid pranks. His eyes twinkling, and his usually sober face transformed by a smile, he was animatedly describing a potion he had recently read about. Usually a subject that Samantha found boring, she was pleased that the mixture and its effects were humorous. When the waitress came to ask them what drinks they wanted, she almost completely forgot where she was, she was so taken up by the conversation.

"I'll have a coke." She answered briskly turning back to Severus, who was looking at her, eyebrows raised, and a confused expression on his face. Blushing she apologized and ordered a butterbeer, while Severus laughed, his dark eyes dancing. She was very taken back by the change she had seen on this date. Usually he seemed so cold, and distant at school, but here she learned who the real Severus Snape was, and found she enjoyed his company. Leaning back in her chair, she grinned at him, and asked him something about a potion they were learning about in class. She was surprised when he answered her with more detail than even the teacher gave, and soon became very engrossed with the conversation. After explaining the potion the conversation slowed, both looked at each other smiling bashfully. "I'm having a good time Severus."

Snape looked at her, surprise clearly on his face, "Me too…I'm afraid…well…I do like you…S-Sam," he looked to her for a reaction to the nickname, and was reassured to see her smile gently, "but…well…I think I should be fair and tell you…that I don't really want a girlfriend…right now…not that you would want to be my girlfriend or anything." He flushed, realizing how quickly he had spoken the last sentence. Looking down at the table he mentally berated himself, something he noticed around Sam, he did a lot. Chancing a glance he let out a breath, when he noticed her smile, a smile he was delighted to notice, hadn't left her face in quite some time. "I understand Severus, now you were telling me about that helium potion, and what you would like to use it on Potter for?" The conversation quickly became lively again, and the rest of the date went smoothly, both promising to stay good friends.

In fact both couples had so much fun on their dates; they didn't even notice each other sitting in the Three Broomsticks that afternoon.

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Author's note: Well I was going to end it there…and I should really be doing my homework, but I decided to write a little about Lily and James too, so enjoy, and I hope you two enjoyed your dates!

"Lils Jonathan's here." Lily Evans turned at the sound of her friend's voice and gave her a nervous smile.

"Are you ready?" Elise asked, smiling back at her, "Or should I tell him you need a few more minutes?" She looked down at her outfit, and deemed herself ready. Tight pants borrowed from Andrea, and blouse she had seen in an American magazine on a blonde girl called Marsha, with her hair pulled up like she had that morning, and her makeup light, accenting her eyes. She was nervous, and she couldn't understand why. She knew she liked Jon, but this was a nervous energy she couldn't get rid of, no matter how slowly she breathed, and tried to calm her nerves.

Lily let out a sigh and walked slowly over to her bed. "Do you think I'm making a mistake too?" She asked, sitting on the bed. She looked at her friend anxiously, was she hoping she would say yes? She was confused by her feelings for Jon. It was like riding a roller coaster, terrifying the first time for most, but in the end she felt it would be worth it. She thought of his slicked hair, and casual stance, he radiated confidence, and she couldn't help it, but she thought he was cool. He was a rebel, a bad boy, someone she wouldn't normally bestow a second glance upon, but she was different this year. No, James Potter wouldn't be able to ask her if she was trying to be the next McGonagall, or if she had seen his broomstick, because he thought someone might have shoved it up her… 'No I'm not doing this because of Potter, I'm not', taking deep breaths and allowing herself to calm down, she looked expectantly at Elise, "No, if you really truly like him…then no you aren't making a mistake." The thoughtful girl leaned over to her own bed, and snatched a book. Opening it and turning quickly to a page somewhere in the middle, she glanced back up at the redhead. "I started writing down quotes I liked, and I put them in this book…you should read it sometime Lils…you might like some of them."

Unnerved by her friends blue eyes, staring right into her own green ones, she quickly turned away, "I'm sorry Lise, I don't really have time now, he's been waiting long enough…do I look ok?" Elise stared at her, and Lily was slightly uncomfortable, getting the feeling that Elise was searching more than just her outfit, and hair style. She stopped suddenly, and gave her a bright smile, "You look great Lils." She got up and left the room, and Lily could hear her telling Jonathan she would be coming. 'I have some crazy friends.' She thought shaking her head, Elise's book of quotes caught her eye, and she reached over, and picked it up. Opening it to a random page, a quote written in what looked like ordinary Muggle pen caught her eye, "We spend our lives searching for that one special person, never realizing that the "one" might be looking for us too, and might be closer than we could ever imagine." Shaking her head, and chuckling 'She's such a romantic', Lily grabbed her purse and walked out, not realizing the power of those simple words until she reached the bottom of the staircase, and saw a messy haired boy staring back at her.

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James Potter was in a fairly good mood Sunday evening…it ran away when he went to the common room. After Sirius had left for his date, Remus had left to go to the library (or his second home), and Peter had mumbled about going somewhere to find someone about homework. That left Mr. Potter alone for the evening, and he fully intended to spend the evening talking to Elise Walton, and find some weakness in Lily Evans that he didn't know about. He knew she wouldn't outright tell him anything, but he considered himself cunning enough to figure out everything he needed. He kept in the back of his mind that Andrea was the twin that was closer to Lily, but he also assumed that Elise was less likely to throw a heavy object at his skull. So he had left the boys dorm, and headed for the common room, it was then he saw him. Jonathan Avery…in his territory.That snake had dared tread on Gryffindor terrain, and James felt it was his duty to make it clear to him that he wasn't welcome there. He observed Elise Walton call down to Avery that Lily was coming. 'Lily? Is Lily associating with that scum?' That thought springing him into action; he strode over to where the Slytherin was standing. Making sure that he stood up straight so he could use his full height, he reached the blonde boy, and noticed the common room had gone quiet. "What do you think you're doing here Avery?" James demanded, his voice low, daring the other boy to start a fight.

The flaxen haired Slytherin turned at the sound of James' voice, and sneered. "Taking Ms Evans on a date Potter…although you wouldn't know how to do that would you? Seeing as she never did find you up to standards?" He went to turn back around, and James reached out and grabbed his shoulder, catching him off guard and spinning him around to face him. He had struck a nerve, everyone present knew that, and the atmosphere in the common room grew tense.

"Up until recently I didn't think she was up to your standards Avery…" James glared at Jonathan Avery, clenching his fists so hard that his knuckles began to turn white.

Scoffing at the raven haired boy before him, Jonathan answered in a cold voice, "I don't think that's any concern of yours Potter, I am very interested in Ms Evans."

James stared at him for a few seconds, taken back from the unnatural voice coming from the Slytherin. He heard someone coming down the stairs behind him, and turned just in time to catch Lily Evan's eyes with his own…

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